The first Sunday before Easter Lent in Bulgaria is traditionally marked by begging forgiveness from the elders of the family and friends. On this day Orthodox Christians turn to their elders and apologize for all their wrongs over the year.

On the eve of the first Sunday before Lent, men carrying traditional multi-coloured masks with beads, ribbons and woolen tassels, danced in the village of Kamen, near the town of Sliven, to expel evil spirits and herald the advent of spring.

Students and pensioners had the chance Saturday to enjoy free-of-charge rides on "Simeonovo-Aleko" and "Dragalevtsi-Goli Vrah" chair lifts on Vitosha Mountain.
The promotion will be valid for those who show public transport cards.

The summer of 2006 will turn out to be among the greatest experiences for all Bulgarian music fans as some of the greatest world music stars have already placed the Balkan country on their tour maps.
Legendary Sting, Alice Copper, Ronny James Dio are onl

Scientists said they have identified a section of the brain which, when damaged by stress hormones, can cause the onset of dementia.
High levels of stress hormone were found to shrink the anterior cingulate cortex at the centre of the brain.

World-famous singer Demis Russos has come to Sofia to perform together with all-times Bulgarian diva Lili Ivanova.
In a charity event on Thursday the Greek-born Russos and Lili raised funds for the national folk arts school, after the name of Philip Kute

The buildings of the Military Club and the Palace, where the National Arts Gallery is housed, flashed in new lights on the eve of March 3 national holiday.
The author of the illumination project on the facade the historic Military Club is Sofia municipal

A mobile tourist guide will keep informed those wishing to know more about Bulgaria's most significant historic, cultural and natural sites.
The guide is part of the landmark project Bulgaria in Miniatures, which reproduces in scaled models some of the c

Italy's pop heartthrob Eros Ramazzotti will heat Bulgaria's summer to the fullest, it emerged Thursday when July 3 was named as the date for his live performance in Sofia.
Eros will spill his melting sound at the Lokomotiv Stadium, organizers have said.

The campaign for selecting Miss Bulgaria 2006 has flagged a patriotic message.
The organizers of the annual pageant show from Visages will mark the March 3 national holiday by hoisting the Bulgarian flag at key sites in Sofia.

Three of the biggest names on Bulgaria's art scene were treated with high honour by the President on Wednesday.
Poetry masters Nedyalko Nedyalkov and Lyubomir Levtchev shared the memorable moment with theatre producer Alexander Morfov.

Martenitsa, the unique Bulgarian spring amulets, will surprise the European Union's diplomatic hotshots.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin has sent such knitworks to his colleagues from the bloc, as well as to the diplomatic representatives of mem

The campaign for choosing the new Miss Bulgaria has engaged a patriotic message, it emerged Tuesday.
The organizers will mark the March 3 national holiday by hoisting the Bulgarian flag at key sites in Sofia.